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United States · Texas · Milam| Common Animals Fish Mushrooms Flora |
Juglans nigra |
June: Fruit set begins, walnuts start to form.
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Used in traditional medicine to strengthen the nervous system and improve memory Symbolizes wisdom and longevity in folklore
Large tree with dense crown and large pinnate leaves Nuts covered with hard shell and green husk that falls off when ripe
Grows in mixed and deciduous forests, often near water bodies Walnuts are collected in autumn when they fall to the ground
Best to collect nuts immediately after falling to avoid spoilage Shell is hard and requires special tools to crack
Nuts are dried in the shade to preserve oil and flavor For long storage, shelled kernels are kept in airtight containers
Kernel: Dark brown, oily, with distinctive aroma
Shell: Hard, brown with rough surface
Leaves: Long, pinnate, used in traditional medicine
Shell: Hard, brown with rough surface
Leaves: Long, pinnate, used in traditional medicine
Walnut Oil (Pressing)
Rich in healthy fatty acids, aromatic
Rich in healthy fatty acids, aromatic
1. Shell and dry kernels.
2. Press kernels to extract oil.
3. Store oil in dark cool place.
2. Press kernels to extract oil.
3. Store oil in dark cool place.
Walnut Bread (Baking)
With ground walnuts, rich flavor
With ground walnuts, rich flavor
1. Add chopped walnuts to dough.
2. Bake at 180°C for about 40 minutes.
3. Cool before serving.
2. Bake at 180°C for about 40 minutes.
3. Cool before serving.
Walnut Candies (Mixing and shaping)
Sweet, nutritious, with honey
Sweet, nutritious, with honey
1. Chop nuts and mix with honey.
2. Shape into small balls.
3. Chill before serving.
2. Shape into small balls.
3. Chill before serving.
Salad with Walnuts (Mixing)
Adds crunchy texture and aroma
Adds crunchy texture and aroma
1. Add chopped walnuts to salad.
2. Dress with olive oil and lemon juice.
3. Serve fresh.
2. Dress with olive oil and lemon juice.
3. Serve fresh.